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Removal of underseat storage compartment

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My coolant reservoir is leaking and I'm trying to get the storage compartment out so I can access it. I have removed the seat and 4 machine bolts from the bottom/front of the compartment. Also removed 2 screws up front on the sides. It doesn't seem any looser than it was before I started. Anybody know what the heck is holding that thing in there?
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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Welcome to the forums! :)
Perhaps a look at this "how to" thread will help: http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2630
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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OMG... make sure you put it back in
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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Yikes, you guys are awesome.

I had the 2 screws out in the back wing but didn't gin up the nerve to "pry up gently". I'd also like to check the "suspension tutorial" to take the short cut, and report back on my results.

Thanks! I'll be donating to the cause.
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:P COOL!
A wee bit of help. Cheers
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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Operation went smoothly. No hassles. Great tutorial. Found the nipple for the hose that goes to the radiator was broken. New tank, including delivery, $12 at local Honda dealer. Also found the reason, and posted a caution on another thread dealing with coolant and reserve tanks.

Thanks again!
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Cool! Glad the how-tos were helpful. :D
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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Dantheman, i had the same problem with the nipple breaking off. Now that i have the new coolant tank, i wanted to see if i needed to brace the tank to prevent movement. The tank seems to be firmly in place so i ended up not stuffing any padding around it. Do you think that the tank is actually moving enuf to break the nipple? Should i put in the padding?
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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Minister, check my post on the thread "Coolant for PCX125" from Monday 8-17 (I'm not savvy enough to be able to send you that thread!) It explains what happened on mine and what my fix was. Make that simple visual check from below and if it looks good you're probably OK.

Nonetheless, a little padding probably wouldn't hurt anyway.
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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dantheman wrote:Minister, check my post on the thread "Coolant for PCX125" a little padding probably wouldn't hurt anyway.
http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... it=coolant

open page you want to direct to, copy the browser text block address, paste into your post :geek:
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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Thanks, homie. Copy/paste.....I may have done that before with email.

(Hey, gimme a break, man, I'm old)

So, in this thread, for example, I would copy the bold green title "Removal of underseat...." at the top, right?

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dantheman wrote:Thanks, homie. Copy/paste.....I may have done that before with email.

(Hey, gimme a break, man, I'm old)

So, in this thread, for example, I would copy the bold green title "Removal of underseat...." at the top, right?

(What do you expect from a guy who grew up in Chicago. La Grange. How 'bout you?)
No, copy the address that is in your browser at the utmost top of your screen. Ill shoot a pic...on my ipad its here:
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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dantheman wrote:Thanks, homie. Copy/paste.....I may have done that before with email.
(Hey, gimme a break, man, I'm old)
(What do you expect from a guy who grew up in Chicago. La Grange. How 'bout you?)
Bolingbrook, but I came here from Florida. I think windows 10 might piss me off, maybe I'm getting old too but fight it, you're only as old as your avatar online, no one cares.
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. I get it.

Duh.....

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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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WhiteNoise wrote::P COOL!
A wee bit of help. Cheers
White Noise that picture is of you! At first I thought not be then I remember one from a long while back when you first had your scoot delivered. So cheers to you too buddy and party on.
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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Nah homie, that's my twin. Remember me saying twin? Yep! I'm one of two,...the better looking one ;)
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Re: Removal of underseat storage compartment

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homie wrote:OMG... make sure you put it back in

Corona "light"?

Even with modern advances in chemistry how is that possible?

It's distilled water isn't it....?
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homie wrote:
WhiteNoise wrote::P COOL!
A wee bit of help. Cheers
White Noise that picture is of you! At first I thought not be then I remember one from a long while back when you first had your scoot delivered. So cheers to you too buddy and party on.

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